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      Optio completes acquisition of Scandinavian MGA S Insurance

      16/04/25
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      Optio completes acquisition of Scandinavian MGA S Insurance

      Optio Group (Optio), an independent specialty MGA, today announces the completion of its acquisition of Norwegian-based MGA S Insurance AS (S Insurance), first announced in March, having received all necessary regulatory approvals. […]

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      International Women's Day 2025 - 'Accelerate Action'

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      03/03/25
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      Optio Group expands into Scandinavia with latest acquisition

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      Optio Increases EV Appetite to GBP 250m

      24/02/25
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      Optio Increases EV Appetite to GBP 250m

      Optio is pleased to announce it is now underwritingtransactions with enterprise values up to GBP/EUR 250m (previously limited to GBP/EUR 120m). As one of the market’s leading specialist SME underwriters, the increase will allow Optio to better service clients on some of the larger transactions within the small to mid-market (such as buy-and-build exits), whilst remaining committed to those transactions that it has always underwritten. […]

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      Optio announces appointment of chief underwriting officer Gary Head

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      Optio Re MENA expands regional footprint in second successful year of trading

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      Optio secures regulatory approval for investment in Italian MGA Heca

      11/12/24
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      Optio secures regulatory approval for investment in Italian MGA Heca

      Optio Group, (Optio) a leading specialty MGA, today announces the completion of its strategic investment of Italian MGA, Heca S.r.l. (Heca) after receiving regulatory approval. […]

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      Optio completes acquisition of Den Hartigh Beheer & Exploitatie B.V

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      19/11/24
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      Optio appoints Oliver Sheppard as Head of Financial Lines

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      Optio bolsters senior team amid continued expansion

      12/11/24
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      Optio bolsters senior team amid continued expansion

      Optio Group, a leading specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Insi Davenport to the newly created executive role of group chief risk officer, effective immediately. She will be based in London and report to CEO Deepak Soni. […]

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      04/11/24
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      Embracing Internal Due Diligence

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      29/10/24
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      Optio adds legal expert to support ongoing expansion strategy

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      Optio Group appoints Marc Van der Veer as MD, Europe

      16/10/24
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      Optio Group appoints Marc Van der Veer as MD, Europe

      Optio Group, a leading specialty MGA, today announces the appointment of Marc Van der Veer to the newly created role of managing director, Europe, effective immediately. In his new permanent role, he will be responsible for originating and orchestrating further European acquisitions as a core part of Optio’s plans for global expansion. […]

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      Optio’s European expansion continues with Italian MGA Heca

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      03/10/24
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      Optio acquires leading European film and events MGA the Circles Group

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